Inner fender walls on the newmar 2008 grandstar 3750 are too close to the rear inside dual tire, causing bolt rubbing on sidewall of the tire, causing the bolt to wear into tire sidewall shearing off the rubber, compromising the tire.
The worst 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca problems
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks/FCCC, and repairs will be performed by authorized FCCC dealers free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791 or Daimler Trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 12V371000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- Risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.
Recall number 11V235000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- Risk
- The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v‑110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731.
Recall number 09V217000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Newmar: warranty claim may be denied by evans tempcon, if warranty parts not replaced with original OEM part.
- Newmar corporation: all motorized equipped with norcold refer. change cooling unit heating element...
- Newmar corporation: all motorized rv
- Units equipped with atwood (level legs) electronic leveling system may not allow the jacks to retract...
What 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
During a service at a freightliner chassis center, their safety inspection revealed both inner tires on the rear duals are coming in contact with the coach frame. At 5k miles, one tire near failure, the other less so. Visual inspection shows a too close gap between the tire tread and coach body when vehicle is unloaded. Approximate 1/4" gap on left, 1/2" on right at the tread. As the suspension compresses or the vehicle is loaded, the sidewall , as it widens towards the wheel, is in constant, increasing contact with a piece of angle iron that is bolted to the coach frame on both sides. The tire sidewall is then slowly shaved off and friction causes significant heat increases. Defect is so obvious it is difficult to comprehend it passing safety and quality control, and allowed to leave the factory. Newmar says the fix is to re-work the coach body to accommodate room for the tires. May involve replacement of a holding tank, cutting of the floor, ect. Vehicle at this time could not pass a mn dot inspection.
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Questions about the 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca
Is the 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca, close to a typical Grand Star Ca model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (2).
How many recalls does the 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.
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